6 Easy Ideas for Roasted Almonds

Skip the store-bought nuts and whip up one of these six flavors of roasted almonds. Some are sweet, some savory, but each with their own unique health-boosting benefits!

Flavored almonds make a deliciously crunchy on-the-go snack, and they’re essential for any charcuterie platter worth its salt. These hunger-stomping nuts are also a nutritional powerhouse, filled with protein and lots of healthy omega-3’s.

To make the almonds even tastier, we gave them a good roast to bring out their natural flavor. About 25 minutes in the oven is all you need to seal in the flavor and intensify the nutty goodness.

To keep the almonds from scorching, these recipes use either coconut oil or avocado oil. Each oil can withstand the high heat of the oven, while offering its own healthy boost. Avocado oil is terrific for combating free-radical damage, while coconut oil helps control cravings and promotes brain health.

These six easy roasted almond recipes are tossed in a flavorful combination of herbs and spices that can fit your mood. From cumin-spiked barbecue to carnival-inspired cinnamon and sugar, you’re sure to find a flavor combo you’ll love!

Barbecue

All the flavor of a barbecue rub, coated over crunchy almonds. With smoky paprika and other warm spices, these nuts have a tantalizing taste that can easily replace BBQ chips. Pink Himalayan sea salt promotes a healthy pH, while cumin aids in digestion. For the heat lovers, sprinkle in some ground cayenne pepper.

Rosemary-Garlic

For an Italian-inspired almond blend with the aromatic flavor of fresh garlic and rosemary – give this recipe a try. Roasting deepens the flavor of the garlic for an addictive snack with cardiovascular benefits to boot.

Easy “Cheesy”

If you’re in the mood for a “cheesy” coated almond a la popcorn, then tossing almonds in nutritional yeast is just what the doctor ordered. These savory flakes pack a serious nutritional punch with lots of protein, B-vitamins and iron.

Turmeric Pepper

The exotic combo of ground turmeric and black pepper go hand in hand when it comes to anti-inflammatory herbs. Black pepper helps increase the body’s ability to absorb turmeric in order to get the most from this wonder spice. Combined with antiviral coconut oil, these almonds take snacking to a whole new level of healthiness.

Cinnamon Sugar

If you have ever tried the decadent warm roasted nuts at a carnival, you know how addicting they are. This Paleo version cuts the sugar by using low glycemic coconut sugar and cinnamon for a comforting snack that rivals any amusement park, sans guilt.

Vanilla Honey

This sticky, sweet almond recipe tastes like the best part of a candy bar – minus the sugar crash. Thick, mineral-rich raw honey coats each almond with a hint of real vanilla bean for a toffee-like flavor that crushes any sweet craving.

Snacking due to cravings is one of the biggest roadblocks to weight loss. With Paleo snacks like Macadamia chocolate snack balls, pistachio muffins, and fig & walnut biscuits, that roadblock will be GONE.

Snacking due to cravings is one of the biggest roadblocks to weight loss. With Paleo snacks like Macadamia chocolate snack balls, pistachio muffins, and fig & walnut biscuits, that roadblock will be GONE.

Jennafer Ashley

Jenna is a Registered Dietetic Technician and recipe developer specializing in healthy eating. She styles and photographs recipes for her website, Fresh and Fit , as well as contributes to a variety of websites. In her free time, Jenna enjoys trying new restaurants and hiking with her German Shepherd.